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[Q] Ubuntu 12.04 or other versions?

Okay.. So I got a new computer..
Specs:
CPU - AMD FX-6100 [ 6 Cores 6 Threads ] [ Clocked at 3.3 GHz ]
RAM - 8GB
GPU - ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series
and I'm going to dual boot it with Windows 7 64bit.. Have 32bit installed currently...
And I was wondering what the best ubuntu version would be for dev purposes? 12.04? or 10.04?
I know there are some fixes that have to be done in 12.04 for source to compile but what about 10.04 and 11.10?? which one is better?

I believe I read somewhere(liverpool_fan said it) that Ubuntu 10.04 was used by the CM team to compile the source for CM10.. So that version will not have any compatibility issues with anything..
So I'd recommend using 10.04..
But then again, personal preference is the way to go!!

rohanchrome said:
Okay.. So I got a new computer..
Specs:
CPU - AMD FX-6100 [ 6 Cores 6 Threads ] [ Clocked at 3.3 GHz ]
RAM - 8GB
GPU - ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series
and I'm going to dual boot it with Windows 7 64bit.. Have 32bit installed currently...
And I was wondering what the best ubuntu version would be for dev purposes? 12.04? or 10.04?
I know there are some fixes that have to be done in 12.04 for source to compile but what about 10.04 and 11.10?? which one is better?
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hmm ok good start, for what do you want to compile? my experience so far i`ve had to install diff versions of ubuntu to compile cm roms and aosp based roms......11.10 ubuntu 64bit has done the best so far for cm9/7.......had a few errors with compiling cm10 on ubuntu12.04 64bit (used 10.06.6 lucid instead) but it may have been solved now......whichever version you try make sure its 64bit version
as for dual booting, personally i would`nt, can be a ball ache if your system throws a wobbler or you mess something up...I prefer the virtual machine route......Windows 7 64bit native os install, then install vmware workstation to install whichever flavour of Ubuntu you like

ubuntu 10.04?
LiVeRpOoL-FaN said:
hmm ok good start, for what do you want to compile? my experience so far i`ve had to install diff versions of ubuntu to compile cm roms and aosp based roms......11.10 ubuntu 64bit has done the best so far for cm9/7.......had a few errors with compiling cm10 on ubuntu12.04 64bit (used 10.06.6 lucid instead) but it may have been solved now......whichever version you try make sure its 64bit version
as for dual booting, personally i would`nt, can be a ball ache if your system throws a wobbler or you mess something up...I prefer the virtual machine route......Windows 7 64bit native os install, then install vmware workstation to install whichever flavour of Ubuntu you like
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Hm.. thanks for the quick reply.. I'm going to install Windows 7 64bit... But say I already have the sources in my laptop... Could I get them into my virtualbox or vmware hard drive.. ?? and I'll have to use that dynamic storage thing as I'll have to sync the sources... I have a 5mbps connection.. Takes quite a while for sources to sync... Especially of CNA..
EDIT - Lucid Lynx or Oneiric Ocelot?

rohanchrome said:
Hm.. thanks for the quick reply.. I'm going to install Windows 7 64bit... But say I already have the sources in my laptop... Could I get them into my virtualbox or vmware hard drive.. ?? and I'll have to use that dynamic storage thing as I'll have to sync the sources... I have a 5mbps connection.. Takes quite a while for sources to sync... Especially of CNA..
EDIT - Lucid Lynx or Oneiric Ocelot?
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hmm well if you`ve got the sources already on your comp (in a ubuntu installation) then you can backup/compress the "projects" folder in "android/system/.repo/" it contains all the repo`s you sync from a ubuntu installation and will save time downloading again, then you could install windows 64bit (update it all, windows update etc) install vmware workstation or similar, install ubuntu 64bit through vmware, setup the environment, setup the repo you had (without repo syncing) and restore projects folder to the same place then repo sync............ not sure on windows based git repo`s

How about 32 bit windows and 64 bit ubuntu running virtual box?
LiVeRpOoL-FaN said:
hmm well if you`ve got the sources already on your comp (in a ubuntu installation) then you can backup/compress the "projects" folder in "android/system/.repo/" it contains all the repo`s you sync from a ubuntu installation and will save time downloading again, then you could install windows 64bit (update it all, windows update etc) install vmware workstation or similar, install ubuntu 64bit through vmware, setup the environment, setup the repo you had (without repo syncing) and restore projects folder to the same place then repo sync............ not sure on windows based git repo`s
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Okay So I realized I have only 4gb ram so how about I run Ubuntu 64 bit in a 32bit windows?

rohanchrome said:
Okay So I realized I have only 4gb ram so how about I run Ubuntu 64 bit in a 32bit windows?
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well if your comp is capable of 64bit (dual core and above) but you have 32bit windows installed then yes you can install vmware with ubuntu 64bit BUT you will be limited to 4gb ram max, which means you can only allocate around 2.5 - 3.0gb of ram as windows 32bit needs a 1gb ram minimum to run processes.....maybe you can use swap partition on ubuntu or something to add more virtual ram

[tut]complete guide on installing linux on android [dual boot]

So , Hello everyone,
It will not remove or harm Android, it will just run Linux on top of android
This tutorial will guide you through installing Linux on mmx a116 with android side by side..
What is this all about?/Why put this on my device?
This projects aim is to bring a range of linux distros to your android device through a method known as 'chroot', see it has running a linux distro within a virtual machine on your phone (Although its not! its using native ARM ports and the Android kernel) . You can access this virtual machine and run it on your phone without causing any damage to your device, or having to overwrite anything. Why might you want this? well my apps are designed to make the install and set up process as easy as possible while still giving you some flexibility. Once you have the distro up and running then you can pretty much run and install any linux software you like (so long as there is a arm port or it is not architecturally dependent).
Wait this uses VNC why shouldn't I just VNC to a computer?
VNC is used to access the GUI as at the moment I have not yet implemented a native way of viewing the GUI. But the Linux distro itself is running within the phone and can be controlled via the terminal app so if your a seasoned Linux user you may never even want to use the GUI
What is Chroot?/How does this work?
"A chroot on Unix operating systems is an operation that changes the apparent root directory for the current running process and its children" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chroot
This method of running linux distros with android has been around for some time. I have worked on my scripts to make the process more user friendly and give you far more options from the word go.
The scripts start by mounting the linux image file within the android file system and then mounts the sdcard and if you have it internal memory within the linux file system.
Chroot is then used to change the root directory to that of the mounted linux and a bash shell is then opened to allow you to control linux this is kind of like 'booting' the OS.
The likes of VNC and SSH are then set up when linux is 'booted' to allow you to connect to the GUI if you require it.
Note: This requires a lot of free space on sd cards(any)..atleast 2 GB ..
INSTRUCTIONS:
1-Go to play store and download 'Complete Linux Installer' and install it ..
2-if you have a custom or other kernel , you have to check wether it supports loop or not.So better be on Stock Kernel.
3- Now there are 2 ways to install and run distros(eg-linux,backtrack).One is easier but requires an internet connection on the phone.other is a bit difficult but can be done from PC also .
method 1 ( internet on smartphone )
Go to complete Linux Installer and select install guides and select the distro you want it will download and guide you further.(in the unzipping step , i recommend using a PC for it as its too slow on the phone.)
Method 2 ( using a PC )
Download the version and size of your preferable ubuntu from here -
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/
After that, download androidVNC and terminal emulator from play store
now extract ubuntu.zip and place it in a folder called ubuntu on root of your SD card.Now you are ready to boot too ubuntu. select the launch menu from complete linux installer.
you will be redirected to terminal emulator . press n if you are asked to check boot.img from md5 as it gets stuck there. set screen size to 1280x720 after few seconds you will see a message [email protected] . this means you are succesful.
go to android vnc type in port option 5900 and password and username as ubuntu an color settings as 24 bit..
congratulations! you have booted to Ubuntu!:highfive:

Hmmmm.
That's not dual boot.:sly:
It runs Linux in VM.
Thanks!
-Dracula

And i don't see why anyone would want to do this, it's just killing your phone by overloading it with a Desktop OS in a VM!

Also perhaps providing credit to the person that did all the hard work might be a good idea .......
Oh and its not a VM guys, it uses chroot which means native ARM linux running with the Android kernel, within Android.

windows 10 aarch64 qemu emulator ... !!!

Hello ... !!
I installed the Linux system on my Lg g4 phone without a routine and then with the new userland program. Then I loaded the required files for windows 10 arm and installed qemu and installed the xfce4 interface and gave the commands to run windows 10 ARM in the terminal through the qemu program. Freeze on the prompt to press any button to take off from the CD or DVD and does not complete and then I did the same steps on my laptop system work but show me the blue death screen immediately after the takeoff
Note: The system needs to GPT and I own the MBR on the laptop Is that why the system Take off by UEFI which requires a GPT Do anyone help me
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Qemu Windows 10 ARM

Hello ... !!
I installed the Linux system on my Lg g4 phone without a routine and then with the new userland program. Then I loaded the required files for windows 10 arm and installed qemu and installed the xfce4 interface and gave the commands to run windows 10 ARM in the terminal through the qemu program. Freeze on the prompt to press any button to take off from the CD or DVD and does not complete and then I did the same steps on my laptop system work but show me the blue death screen immediately after the takeoff
Note: The system needs to GPT and I own the MBR on the laptop Is that why the system Take off by UEFI which requires a GPT Do anyone help me . . !!! :angel:
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VM software for 32-bits

Hi
I am on Windows 10 ( 32-bits system) on an oldish Intel 2- Core 14-2120 3.30 GHZ 32-bits CPU. I want to virtualize a 2nd OS ( Windows 10) in order to switch between the two OS without having to reboot each time. Unfortunately all the Virtualization softwares I have looked into, are designed for 64-bits. I tried a few of them and I invariably get a message that I cannot install because a 64-bits platform is required.
I have been able to install only an older VMware app. ( v. 5 or so) It did go in. and I was able to create a VM box by following the instructions. However I hit a brick wall: when I try to install the CD from the optical drive, I do get the Windows Logo on the VB screen, but it stops there and I cannot install the virtual Windows 10. Why? How can I finalize the 3nd OS installation?
Thanks
Ittiandro

VirtualBox is available as 32-bit edition, too.

It didn't help me

It would be helpful if you specified what virtualization applications you had used for this. I know for sure that there are virtualization apps that allow you to virtualize a 2nd OS (Windows 10) on 32-bit systems like yours. I suggest that you try using VMware 7 for this, as I have often used this piece of software myself, and I can say that this is the best virtualization software that I have tried for purposes similar to yours. I won't be able to test any other virtualization apps of this kind since I have a 64-bit operating system now, but I'm sure you will succeed.